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Scottish Women in Sport Awards 2024 💫 Following last weeks conference, we now look ahead to the Scottish Women in Sport Annual Awards Dinner taking place 1 November. Nominations are open across ten categories which will recognise some of the incredible women making a difference in sport. Nominate now 👇 https://lnkd.in/e9_s4CZ7

#InspiredBySport | We caught up with Melanie Woods, a 400m 800m and 1500m wheelchair racer as she prepares for the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Melanie has been preparing for the Games with support from the Physical Preparation team at the sportscotland Institute of Sport. Listen to Melanie as she talks through the support she receives in helping her reach top physical shape leading into Paris!

SPEAK UP FOR SPORT | Applications for the next cohort of the Young People's #SportPanel are now open! If you're aged 14-23 and passionate about making a difference to sport in Scotland, we want to hear from you. Find out more and apply by midnight on Wednesday 18 September ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dFZGg8KU

#InspiredBySport | The Scottish Sports Hall of Fame 💫 The Scottish Sports Hall of Fame celebrates and pays tribute to Scotland's most iconic sportspeople with the aim of inspiring future generations. Established in 2002 by sportscotland, it recognises and honours the many great champions this country has produced. Find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eb33NyUT

The Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Dialogues ✨ Throughout this year, The Herald Scotland & GenAnalytics have been holding a series of Diversity Dialogues where members of Scotland’s business community and third sector organisations have come together to discuss how good intentions can be transformed into positive action. The next event on Thursday 5 September will focus on the importance of data in fostering diversity and inclusion. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eUM8jzDk

Path to Paris: Paralympic Dreams | Watch now 🎬 With behind-the-scenes access to training and home life, we’ll see how athletes, supported by coaches, parents, loved ones and backed by National Lottery funding, have prepared to get to the start line in Paris this summer. Paralympic Dreams is the second in this two-part documentary series with Channel 4, supported by The National Lottery. Watch now 👇 https://lnkd.in/ee8j3vTK #NationalLottery30 National Lottery Promotions Unit

One Week to Go ✨ | Celebrating 25 Years of Active Life Club: A Free Milestone Event in Glasgow Amani Afzal, Project Coordinator at Active Life Club tells us all about the upcoming 25th anniversary celebration event on Saturday 31 August. 🎉 Inspiring Stories from Young Leaders 🎉 Sports Tasters and Competitions 🎉 Creative and Educational Workshops Find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/e6ePz2w8 Raza Sadiq #ActiveLifeClub #SportForLife

Only a week to go until the #Paris2024 Paralympic Games 🇫🇷💫 Join us in wishing GOOD LUCK to our National Lottery funded athletes #TNLAthletes 21 Scots will be representing ParalympicsGB 🎉 National Lottery Promotions Unit

We’re excited to share the nominees for the 'Sports for All Award' 2024! The SAMEE Group 2024 Recognition & Appreciation Awards will take place on Thursday 29 August at the Glasgow Marriott from 6PM These amazing organisations and individuals are encouraging the participation of minority ethnic communities in sport by addressing inequalities and reducing barriers: ✨ Active Life Club ✨ Boots & Beards ✨ Passion4Fusion ✨ SEMSA ✨ Yusuf Bamba Let’s celebrate these champions who are raising health awareness and making sport accessible and inclusive for everyone! 🌟 #SportForAll

🎉 Great News! 🎉 We’re excited to introduce the nominees for the Sports for All Award this year! These amazing organisations and individuals are encouraging the participation of minority ethnic communities in sport by addressing inequalities and reducing barriers: ✨ Active Life Club ✨ Boots & Beards ✨ Passion4Fusion ✨ SEMSA ✨ Yusuf Bamba Let’s celebrate these champions who are raising health awareness and making sport accessible and inclusive for everyone! 🌟 #SportsForAll #AwardNominees #Inclusivity #CommunityImpact #ActiveLiving